Senior Financial Accountant

REED Specialist Recruitment; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant in Belfast. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of experience, excel in process improvement, and are effective communicators. This full-time role offers a salary of £55,000 plus perks, including hybrid working after probation.

Benefits

Work From Home

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years post-qualified experience.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Track record of process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior finance team and manage month-end close.
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Identify process enhancements for accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Excellent communication skills

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Financial Accountant

• Salary: £55,000 + per annum
• Location: Belfast
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid Working (after probation)

Reed Finance are excited to offer an opportunity for a Senior Financial Accountant to join a dynamic team in Belfast. This role is ideal for an innovative thinker with a strong background in process improvement and a proven track record in financial operations and month-end reporting.

Day-to-day of the role

• Team & Operational Oversight:
  • Mentor and foster a high-performance culture within the junior finance team.
  • Manage month-end close, statutory reporting, and financial consolidations.
  • Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, VAT/MTD submissions, and lease accounting.
  • Act as a key contact for internal teams, auditors, and tax authorities.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Financial Planning & Reporting:
  • Support budgeting and forecasting cycles.
  • Manage statutory accounts through to sign-off.
  • Maintain the Group lease management system.
• Process & Systems Improvement:
  • Identify and implement process enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • Standardise procedures and leverage automation tools to streamline workflows.
• Change & Integration:
  • Support the integration of new systems and processes.
  • Assist with onboarding and aligning newly acquired businesses into existing finance operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with a minimum of 4 years post-qualified experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven track record of process improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook etc) and ERP systems, with experience optimizing these tools.

For more information, including package details, please contact Mary at Reed Belfast, apply via this advert, or contact me confidentially on LinkedIn.

Benefits

• Work From Home